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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Student Spotlight: Jacob

Isn't this Warhol-esque portrait of moi wonderful? It was a birthday gift from my sewing student, Jacob. He nailed the lipstick color and even accentuated my beauty mark! I love it so much; I have to find a place of honor for it in our new house.

Jacob is 14 and a budding fashion designer, photographer, and all-around creative type. We've been working together for almost a year, and he's very inspiring, to say the least.

I have to say I am always glad to know there are young people that want to learn to sew. My girls are great designers, but refuser to learn to sew. It seems so counter productive to me, but to each his own.

I'm so happy to meet Jacob. I went to his blog but I can't find a place to leave him a comment. I think he needs a different type blog like ours. Tell him will you Gertie I would be glad to visit him and love to see what he creates.

Aww, what a wonderful gift! I remember when the son of a good friend of my mom's was taking up sewing in high school... he went on to win Project Runway: Canada one year! Which was pretty exciting even though I never knew him well myself...

Love the Wharhol pic! It's got that Marilyn look! What a sweet heart for giving you that! My kids are a little too young yet for sewing, but they both love that I make things and want me to make them clothes too...

What a beautiful job on that! Lucky you. He's adorable. I'm sure we will be hearing more from him in the future. Off to encourage his blogging adventure. We've got to get him to share all his talent with us.

Great pic of you! Your student there clearly has talent!Lucky him to have such a teacher!

Oh and I LOVE your vintage pink bike, Gertie; it's so perfect for YOU!...I just got a bike myself: an ADULT TRICYCLE! I wanted a trike because it's easier to CARRY STUFF on it; I plan on taking it "garage sale-ing" this summer, and now I can RIDE to the thrift shop instead of taking the bus!

And it was cheap-cheap, too ($95), even better! It's a little rundown but nothing too bad...can't wait to "make it KOOL"!